Final translation grants for 2026
We have decided on the third allocation of grants for the translation of Swedish literature and drama in 2026. Grants were awarded for a total of 96 applications from publishers in 36 different countries. The most common target language is English, followed by Spanish, French and Italian.
Grants were awarded for a total of 96 applications from publishers in 36 different countries. The most common target language is English, followed by Spanish, French and Italian.
Swedish children’s and young adult literature continues to be translated into many languages. Almost 41 per cent of the grants awarded are for children’s and young adult literature.
The author whose works have received the most grants is the children’s author Ulf Stark, for The Miracle Boy (Mirakelpojken) and The Runaways (Rymlingarna). The Miracle Boy will be translated into three languages in Spain: Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
The non-fiction book Just Don’t. Om konsten att låta bli by Johan Anderberg and the debut novel Mondays at Three (Tallums sång) by Lina Schollin Ask have each been awarded three grants in this round. We also note continued international interest in classics such as Karin Boye’s Kallocain and the works of Stig Dagerman.
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More information about this round and our allocated grants
Grants for translation of Swedish literature and drama (Non-Nordic languages)
Grants for translation of Swedish literature and drama to other Nordic languages